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2026-10-07 French Teens Push School Funding Into the StreetsA protest movement that began at one high school has grown into a national argument over education, safety, and public voice.
2026-10-06 What Should Kids Know Before Talking to AI?Experts say young children need help telling the difference between a helpful machine and a real human relationship.
2026-10-05 French School Protests Close Hundreds of CampusesTeenagers are demanding better school conditions, while officials warn that some protests have become unsafe.
2026-10-02 Satellite Images Show Gandak River Flooding Nepal and IndiaLate monsoon rains sent a South Asian river to record levels, flooding farms and settlements along its banks.
2026-10-01 A Telescope Finds a New Way to Map the Young UniverseA Canadian telescope used hydrogen signals to study how matter spread through space billions of years ago.
2026-09-30 Scientists Say Earth’s Life-Support Systems Are Under StrainA new report says seven of nine key natural systems have passed safer limits, but researchers say there is still time to act.
2026-09-29 NASA Spots a Rare Cloud Cap Above a WildfireA Montana fire built its own stormlike cloud, giving scientists a close look at smoke, heat, and weather.
2026-09-28 When a School Rights Office Shrinks, Families WaitFederal changes may make it harder for families to get help when schools do not meet disability rules.
2026-09-25 New Armored Dinosaur Helps Trace an Ancient JourneyA fossil from Japan suggests some armored dinosaurs may have crossed a land bridge from North America to Asia.
2026-09-24 Why Hurricane Polo Grew So FastA Pacific storm exploded into a Category 5 hurricane, showing how warm ocean water can power extreme weather.
2026-09-23 Satellite Spots a Desert Bloom in Western AustraliaAfter unusually wet months, a dry region filled with wildflowers bright enough to stand out from space.
2026-09-22 White House press fight raises questions about accessA dispute over which reporters may cover the president became a test of press freedom and public information.
2026-09-21 Ancient Iron Bars Found in the Danube Reveal a Lost Trade RouteA huge find in an Austrian river shows how iron, trade, and transportation shaped life more than 2,000 years ago.
2026-09-18 Postal Service Pauses New Mail Ballot SystemAfter a Supreme Court decision, USPS says election mail will follow the old rules for this year's federal elections.
2026-09-17 A September Heat Dome Pushes Records Across the SouthNASA says a high-pressure weather pattern trapped hot air over several states near the end of summer.
2026-09-16 A Tiny World’s Rings Are Puzzling ScientistsNew James Webb observations suggest Chariklo’s faint rings may be changing in unexpected ways.
2026-09-15 Ancient Ash Reveals How the Andes GrewA huge eruption 22 million years ago preserved clues about how one of Earth’s great mountain ranges rose.
2026-09-14 England Plans Healthier Rules for School LunchesNew school meal rules would limit fried foods and sweets while requiring more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
2026-09-11 Warming Climate Could Shift Where Diseases SpreadScientists are studying how drought, ticks, and mosquitoes may change health risks as the planet warms.
2026-09-10 A Dust Storm Over Mali Shows Weather From SpaceA satellite image captured dust over West Africa and showed how wind, land, and climate patterns can connect places far apart.
2026-09-09 Volcano Ash Grounds Flights in IndonesiaAnak Krakatau’s eruption shows how Earth science, satellites, health, and travel can meet in one event.
2026-09-08 NASA Shows How Famous Movie Rocks Got Their TiltVasquez Rocks look like an alien planet, but their shape tells a real story about water, rock, and moving plates.
2026-09-07 AI Needs Water, Too. How Much Is Too Much?As AI data centers grow, scientists are asking how to keep them from straining local water supplies.
2026-09-04 New York City Pauses AI Use for Younger LearnersA one-year school policy raises a question many classrooms face: when does AI help learning, and when does it replace it?
2026-09-03 Indonesia’s Underground Fires Are Darkening the SkyNASA satellites are tracking peatland fires that are sending dangerous smoke across Indonesia during a severe drought.
2026-09-02 NASA Plans a Stronger Message Link for MarsA new spacecraft around Mars could move more science data and help guide future missions.
2026-09-01 Football Brain Study Shows Risk—and UncertaintyA new study on former NFL players raises health questions and shows why samples matter in science.
2026-08-31 A Lake Gets Two Names on Google MapsU.S. users now see Lake America, while Canadian users still see Lake Ontario.
2026-08-27 Meta Deal Puts New Limits on Teens' App TimeA major settlement over Instagram and Facebook raises questions about phones, sleep, school, and who should set the rules.
2026-08-26 U.S. and Canada Clash Over TariffsA fight over taxes on traded goods could affect businesses, workers, and prices on both sides of the border.